The Conscious Mind and Behaviour in Indian Context

Abstract

The exploration of consciousness and behavior has long been a fundamental inquiry in both Eastern philosophy and Western science. Indian philosophical traditions such as Vedanta, Yoga, Buddhist, Jainism thought offer rich, multifaceted accounts of the conscious mind and how it shapes human behavior. These ancient frameworks not only present sophisticated metaphysical and epistemological insights but also provide practical pathways through meditation, ethical living, and self-transcendence. This article examines the conscious mind and behavior from the perspective of Indian philosophy by critically analyzing classical texts and contemporary reinterpretations. Several Indian philosophy approaches and methods were discussed. Empirical findings from recent meditation and neuroscience research to demonstrate how these traditional insights continue to inform modern theories of cognition and self-regulation. The Indian perspective on the conscious mind and behaviour offers a holistic framework, A conscious mind helps guide behavior in the right direction, but understanding the main components of the conscious mind (manas, citta, buddhi, ahamkara etc.) is difficult.